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Joe Wilson: “Where is the consistency in our standards as far as human rights are concerned?”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2013
Where is the consistency in our standards as far as human rights are concerned?
Said by
Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Wilson questions the U.S. double standards in addressing human rights issues.

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